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Do the benefits of bringing self-driving cars to Chicago outweigh the risks? Expert weighs in
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (29+ words) Do the benefits of bringing self-driving cars to Chicago outweigh the risks? NBC 5 Chicago Do the benefits of bringing self-driving cars to Chicago outweigh the risks?...
Driverless taxis are turning heads in Chicago, but do the benefits outweigh the risks?
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (619+ words) Waymo’s self-driving cars have been mapping Chicago city streets and traffic patterns, but they’re not giving rides—yet. While the company gears up to deploy in the Windy City, critics are closely watching how the technology handles real-world conditions. Waymo…...
Suburban school district uses license plate readers to verify student residency
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (483+ words) Just over a year ago, Thalía Sánchez became the proud owner of a home in Alsip. She decided to leave the bustle of the city for a quiet neighborhood setting and the best possible education for her daughter. However, to…...
Is Waymo coming to Chicago? Social media users report sightings of autonomous taxis
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (442+ words) Sightings of Waymo vehicles in Chicago were reported on social media this week, begging locals to question whether the autonomous taxi company is making moves to expand service into the Windy City. A video of Waymo vehicles unloading from a…...